Question

Many people with acid indigestion take an antacid. what does it do? [: the acid in the stomach in hcl. assume the antacid is aluminum hydrogen, al (oh)3.]

Answer 1

The stomach is an extremely acidic environment. Antacids temporarily neutralize the acid and soothe the stomach. The Antacid is a base and it helps neutralize the acid in the stomach.

Answer 2

it prevents he acid from building up and causing discomfort. the antiacid has more base so the pH is neturlized